Pulmonary hypoplasia refers to a condition where one or both of a baby’s lungs do not develop properly in the womb. Usually, the condition is secondary to another health problem that limits lung ...
The timing and severity of oligohydramnios are likely to influence growth and morphogenesis of the developing lung. Lung growth is in the canalicular stage of development until 25 weeks of gestation.
To investigate the functional maturity of the lungs of infants with pulmonary hypoplasia, we measured the expression of surfactant apoprotein-A (SP-A) in the autopsied lungs. Autopsied lungs were ...
Bent bone dysplasia (BBD) is a perinatal-lethal skeletal disorder caused by pathogenic FGFR2 mutations that disrupt bone ...
At birth this baby girl was found to have left pneumohydrothorax and marked pulmonary hypoplasia that was treated with mechanical ventilation. After continued deterioration, she received ...
Diagnosis of scimitar syndrome in neonates can be difficult. Each of these patients underwent an extensive diagnostic evaluation. Multiple echocardiograms and cardiac catheterizations were sometimes ...
Amniotic fluid plays a crucial role in the development of your baby. This fluid also acts as a cushion to protect them. Your baby’s lungs may not develop properly without enough of this fluid. This ...
Katie W. Russell, MD is a pediatric surgeon with strong interests in pediatric trauma, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), chest wall deformity, fetal consultation, minimally invasive surgery, ...
Scimitar syndrome is a rare association of congenital cardiopulmonary anomalies consisting of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection of the right lung to the inferior vena cava, right lung ...
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